Russian man threatens to jump at airport

2026-03-05 - 03:14

SUVARNABHUMI — 2 March 2026, CCTV footage has emerged of a Russian man who threatened to jump from an elevated roadway inside Suvarnabhumi Airport, before security officers safely subdued him. The incident occurred on the evening of 1 March 2026 at around 20:00 at the passenger terminal’s second floor, drawing the attention of numerous travellers in the busy airport. According to airport authorities, CCTV operators monitoring the arrivals area at Gate 2 observed a foreign man walking out of the terminal before crossing towards an outer metal barrier. The man was then seen climbing over the fence and standing on the outer ledge. The airport’s security centre alerted a patrol team to investigate. Officers reported that the man appeared highly stressed and threatened to jump to the ground below. Security personnel coordinated with relevant agencies to negotiate with him, providing drinking water in an effort to ease tensions while attempting to persuade him to step back to safety. At an opportune moment, the duty head of security decided to intervene, rushing forward to restrain the man and pull him back inside safely. He was later taken to Suvarnabhumi Airport Police Station to calm down. Police said the man was unable to provide identification documents and had not yet given his name. He identified himself only as a Russian national. Investigators have contacted the Embassy of Russia in Thailand to assist in verifying his identity. The man remains in police care while officers await further information once he is able to provide a statement.